ZIP Code 49816 - Chatham Michigan
Overview
ZIP Code 49816 is located in Chatham Michigan. Portions of 49816 are also in Mathias Township and Limestone Township and Rock River Township and Au Train Township. 49816 is entirely within Alger County. Regionally, 49816 is located in the The UP of Michigan Region.
ZIP Code 49816 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Chatham |
| Primary County | Alger County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 768 |
| Area Code(s) | 906 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 49816 Map
49816 Demographics
49816 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Michigan based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 49816 is White. The current unemployment level in 49816 is 5.1%.
| Population | 768 |
| Population Growth Rate | 16.84% |
| Population Density | 11 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 327 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $61,667 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $126,700 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.32% |
49816 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 692 | 95.32% |
| Black | 3 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 30 | 4.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
49816 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 36 | 5.9% |
| Bachelor Degree | 80 | 13.11% |
| High School Diploma | 303 | 49.67% |
| No High School Diploma | 4 | 0.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 26 | 4.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 73 | 11.97% |
| Associates Degree | 60 | 9.84% |
| Masters Degree | 28 | 4.59% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
49816 Geography
| Coordinates | 46.23265457, -86.85338593 |
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| Region | The UP of Michigan Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Detroit |
| Area | 70 Square Miles |
49816 Schools
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49816 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | June 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 50x - Grand Marais Lakeshore | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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